Anil Thampi, Congress Nexus Emerge in Jawahar Nagar Property Fraud

Thiruvananthapuram: As the investigation into the illegal acquisition of a house and property in Jawahar Nagar unfolds, Ananthapuri Manikandan, a Congress leader and the executor of the fraudulent activity, more Congress connections appear to be emerging as the police investigation progresses.

Museum Station Police have named businessman Anil Thampi as an accused. Police have issued a lookout notice for Anil Thampi, who is currently absconding. Despite conducting searches across several states, the police have not yet been able to locate him. Reports suggest that Anil, who has close ties with senior national level Congress leaders, may have fled to Nepal.

According to the investigation team, Anil Thampi, a resident of Jawahar Nagar, is the key figure behind the scam, carried out with the assistance of another Congress leader Ananthapuri Manikandan. Anil Thampi, who is the son-in-law of Chandrasenan (the man who forged the ownership documents), had allegedly paid Manikandan several times for his role in the fraud. Anil also signed as a witness on the fake property documents.

Anil and his family currently reside in an apartment near the house that was fraudulently acquired. The victim, Dora Azaria Krips, the original property owner, lives abroad. According to the police the accused took advantage of her prolonged absence and deliberately created fake ownership documents to illegally seize the house and land.

During interrogation, Chandrasenan admitted that it was Anil Thampi who had purchased the property. He claimed that the property was registered in his (Chandrasenan’s) name only due to tax issues. The police have found evidence showing that Rs. 1.10 crore was transferred from Anil Thampi’s account to Manikandan. It was also found that the house’s lock and gate were broken, and the name board was destroyed under Anil Thampi’s leadership.

The police extended their search for Anil Thampi outside Kerala as well, as he remains absconding . At one point, police received a tip-off about his location, but Anil reportedly managed to escape before he could be apprehended. There are reports that he is attempting to secure anticipatory bail to avoid arrest.

Anil Thampi, said to have become acquainted with Manikandan through his political connections. He was involved in selling the disputed property. Despite police instructions, the accused have not produced the original documents proving ownership of the property.

Evidence has been found that shows Rs. 80 lakh was transferred in two instalments from Anil Thampi’s account to Manikandan. Police have also revealed that more individuals are likely to be added as accused in the case.